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OhioJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Elyria, Ohio

In the juvenile justice system in Ohio, the primary goal is to rehabilitate the child or teenager.


The juvenile justice system also protects the public. Important differences exist between the criminal justice system in adult courts and juvenile courts.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney for a juvenile court case in or around Ohio, consider the attorney's training and experience with these types of cases.


Attorneys often provide a free consultation and charge a flat rate for attorney fees and costs for juvenile delinquency and criminal defense cases.


Many of the top juvenile defense attorneys in the United States belong to the National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC). Created in 1999, NJDC supports criminal defense attorneys who represent children in juvenile court. In 2005, the National Juvenile Defender Center separated from the American Bar Association (ABA) to become an independent organization.


NJDC gives juvenile defense attorneys a platform to exchange information, build partnerships, improve advocacy skills and participate in the national debate over juvenile justice.


The mission of the NJDC is to "promote justice for all children by ensuring excellence in juvenile defense." Learn more about the NJDC.

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Maxwell R. Hiltner

Maxwell R. Hiltner
Hiltner Trial Lawyers
137 King James Way, Ste 201
Akron, OH 44308
Licensed for 11 years, Maxwell R. Hiltner is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Akron School of Law... read more >

Denise Gail Wilms

Denise Gail Wilms
Denise G. Wilms, LLC
124 Middle Avenue, Suite 900
Elyria, OH 44035
Licensed for 18 years, Denise Gail Wilms is a Criminal Defense and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer... read more >

Timothy Douglas Clifford

Timothy Douglas Clifford
T. Douglas Clifford, Attorney at Law
26 Benedict Ave.
Norwalk, OH 44857
Licensed for 23 years, Timothy Douglas Clifford is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law... read more >

Kenneth R. Bailey

Kenneth R. Bailey
K. Ronald Bailey & Assoc. Co. L.P.A.
220 West Market Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
Licensed for 11 years, Kenneth R. Bailey is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Akron, School of Law... read more >

Michael Joseph Kinlin

Michael Joseph Kinlin
Michael J. Kinlin, Attorney at Law
124 Middle Ave., STE 900
Elyria, OH 44035
Licensed for 26 years, Michael Joseph Kinlin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael John Towne

Michael John Towne
124 Middle Ave 9th Floor
Elyria, OH 44035
Licensed for 16 years, Michael John Towne is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended California Western School of Law... read more >

Brian John Smith

Brian John Smith
Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd
20545 Center Ridge Rd. Suite 215
Rocky River, OH 44116
Licensed for 19 years, Brian John Smith is a Employment Law and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended The University of Akron School of Law... read more >

Joseph C Patituce

Joseph C Patituce
Patitutce & Associates, LLC
16855 Foltz Industrial Pkwy
Strongsville, OH 44149
Licensed for 34 years, Joseph C Patituce is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Daniel Michael Margolis

Daniel Michael Margolis
Margolis & Atzberger, LLC
1360 West 9th Street Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 28 years, Daniel Michael Margolis is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

Stephen Philip Hanudel

Stephen Philip Hanudel
Stephen P. Hanudel, Attorney at Law
124 Middle Ave Ste 900
Elyria, OH 44035
Licensed for 16 years, Stephen Philip Hanudel is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Akron School of Law... read more >

Kenneth Michael Lieux

Kenneth Michael Lieux
Kenneth M. Lieux Co. L.P.A.
110 Middle Ave Ste 200
Elyria, OH 44035
Licensed for 40 years, Kenneth Michael Lieux is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Zachary Barnett Simonoff

Zachary Barnett Simonoff
Zachary B. Simonoff Co., LPA
124 Middle Ave Ste 500
Elyria, OH 44035
Licensed for 26 years, Zachary Barnett Simonoff is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Kristina W. Supler

Kristina W. Supler
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, LLP
1375 E. 9th Street, 29th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
Licensed for 18 years, Kristina W. Supler is a Education Law and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Rula Raphael Raphael

Rula Raphael Raphael
42485 N Ridge Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
Licensed for 19 years, Rula Raphael Raphael is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Gregory McCleery

Gregory McCleery
McCleery Law Firm, LLC
1336 W Market St
Akron, OH 44302
Licensed for 13 years, Gregory McCleery is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Akron School of Law... read more >

Susan C. Stone

Susan C. Stone
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, LLP
1375 E. 9th Street, 29th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
Licensed for 29 years, Susan C. Stone is a Education Law and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law... read more >

Sofia Teren

Sofia Teren
The Law Office of Sofia Teren
5001 Mayfield Road, 316 A
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Licensed for 15 years, Sofia Teren is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Case Western Reserve University School of ... read more >

Troy Wisehart

Troy Wisehart
Kademenos, Wisehart, Hines, Dolyk & Wright Co. LPA
502 W Washington St,
Sandusky, OH 44870
Licensed for 33 years, Troy Wisehart is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Adam Michael Van Ho

Adam Michael Van Ho
VanHo Law
10 W Streetsboro St Suite 205
Hudson, OH 44236
Licensed for 23 years, Adam Michael Van Ho is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law,... read more >

Pamela Diane Kurt

Pamela Diane Kurt
Kurt Law Office, LLC
30432 Euclid Avenue Suite 101
Wickliffe, OH 44092
Licensed for 16 years, Pamela Diane Kurt is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Marcus Sidoti

Marcus Sidoti
Jordan & Sidoti LLP
50 Public Square #1900
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 20 years, Marcus Sidoti is a Criminal Defense and Civil Rights lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Ronald Frey II

Ronald Frey II
The Frey Law Firm, LLC
600 Superior Ave. E
Cleveland, OH 44114
Licensed for 13 years, Ronald Frey II is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer... read more >

Linda Marie Malek

Linda Marie Malek
The Law Office of Linda M. Malek
2926 State Rd #211
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Linda Marie Malek is a DUI / DWI and Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

Alexander Root Folk

Alexander Root Folk
Alexander R. Folk, Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 67128
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Licensed for 28 years, Alexander Root Folk is a Family Law and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Kent State University... read more >

Mark Stephen Ondrejech

Mark Stephen Ondrejech
The Ondrejech Law Firm, LLC
700 West St. Clair Avenue Suite #110
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 17 years, Mark Stephen Ondrejech is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Brad Stephen Wolfe

Brad Stephen Wolfe
Brad Wolfe Law, L.L.C.
1392 Som Center Rd
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Licensed for 7 years, Brad Stephen Wolfe is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Margaret W. Wong

Margaret W. Wong
Margaret W Wong & Associates Co LPA
3150 Chester Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
Licensed for 47 years, Margaret W. Wong is a Immigration Law and Naturalization / Citizenship lawyer... read more >

Cameron B. Pedro

Cameron B. Pedro
Cameron B. Pedro, Attorney at Law
329 W. Liberty
Medina, OH 44256
Cameron B. Pedro is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Emmett E. Robinson

Emmett E. Robinson
Robinson Law Firm LLC
6600 Lorain Avenue #731
Cleveland, OH 44102
Licensed for 13 years, Emmett E. Robinson is a Criminal Appellate Law and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Harvard Law School... read more >

Geoffrey Oglesby

Geoffrey Oglesby
Oglesby & Oglesby Attorneys At Law
618 W Washington Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
Licensed for 42 years, Geoffrey Oglesby is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John Ward Shryock

John Ward Shryock
John Shryock Co, LPA
30601 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
Licensed for 45 years, John Ward Shryock is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Laura L. Mills

Laura L. Mills
Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas
101 Central Plaza South Suite 300
Canton, OH 44702
Licensed for 30 years, Laura L. Mills is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended The University of Akron School of Law... read more >

Gregory Scott Robey

Gregory Scott Robey
Law Offices of Gregory Scott Robey
14402 Granger Rd
Cleveland, OH 44137
Licensed for 33 years, Gregory Scott Robey is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers Coll... read more >

Michael B Washington

Michael B Washington
Washington Law, LLC
P.O. Box 944
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Licensed for 23 years, Michael B Washington is a Criminal Defense and Child Custody / Visitation lawyer... read more >

Thomas Haren

Thomas Haren
Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA
26600 Detroit Rd. Suite 300
Westlake, OH 44145
Licensed for 13 years, Thomas Haren is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Catherine R. Meehan

Catherine R. Meehan
Patituce & Associates, LLC
26777 Lorain Road Suite 1
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Licensed for 13 years, Catherine R. Meehan is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended The Thomas M. Cooley Law School... read more >

Megan Patituce

Megan Patituce
Patituce and Associates, LLC
26777 Lorain Road Suite 1
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Licensed for 18 years, Megan Patituce is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Kelly Michele Zacharias

Kelly Michele Zacharias
5546 Pearl Rd
Parma, OH 44129
Licensed for 13 years, Kelly Michele Zacharias is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

John Thomas Forristal

John Thomas Forristal
Law Office of John T. Forristal
14900 Detroit Ave. North Mezzanine
Lakewood, OH 44107
Licensed for 19 years, John Thomas Forristal is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joseph Jacobs Jr

Joseph Jacobs Jr
Jacobs & Lowder
15614 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Licensed for 28 years, Joseph Jacobs Jr is a Marijuana Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ian Nathan Friedman

Ian Nathan Friedman
Friedman Menashe Nemecek & Long, L.L.C.
1360 E 9th St Ste 650
Cleveland, OH 44114
Licensed for 27 years, Ian Nathan Friedman is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Timothy Jon Kucharski

Timothy Jon Kucharski
Richardson & Kucharski Co, L.P.A
1200 W. 3rd Street, Suite #190
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 31 years, Timothy Jon Kucharski is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Michael Chaim Hennenberg

Michael Chaim Hennenberg
29200 Shaker Blvd
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Licensed for 50 years, Michael Chaim Hennenberg is a White Collar Crime and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College... read more >

Roger Mark Synenberg

Roger Mark Synenberg
Synenberg & Associates, LLC
55 Public Square Suite 1200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 47 years, Roger Mark Synenberg is a White Collar Crime and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland Marshall College of ... read more >

Patrick David Quinn

Patrick David Quinn
Quinn Legal Associates, Inc.
34351 Chardon Rd Ste 8
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Licensed for 48 years, Patrick David Quinn is a DUI / DWI and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Gordon Samuel Friedman

Gordon Samuel Friedman
Friedman, Gilbert & Gerhardstein
50 Public Square Ste 1900
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 56 years, Gordon Samuel Friedman is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended George Washington University Law ... read more >

Mark Roy Devan

Mark Roy Devan
Berkman, Gordon, Murray & DeVan
55 Public Square Ste 2200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 50 years, Mark Roy Devan is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of La... read more >

Jennifer Pritchard

Jennifer Pritchard
J Y Scott Law, LLC
PO Box 770403
Lakewood, OH 44107
Licensed for 21 years, Jennifer Pritchard is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John Michael Murray

John Michael Murray
Berkman, Gordon, Murray & DeVan
55 Public Square Ste 2200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Licensed for 48 years, John Michael Murray is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Kenneth Allen Bossin

Kenneth Allen Bossin
Kenneth A. Bossin
1392 SOM Center Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Licensed for 53 years, Kenneth Allen Bossin is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >
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Juvenile Defense Specialty Areas

Board Certification

National Association of Counsel for Children - NACC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as child welfare law specialists and works to improve the quality of legal representation of children in dependency, juvenile delinquency, and family law cases.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

OACDL defends the rights of the accused while assisting and educating criminal defense attorneys in Ohio.


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